Franson Fallout for the Maple Leafs and Other Teams

Pierre LeBrun: “Technically speaking, told that Leafs could be cap compliant on opening night without a trade but it would mean bare bones roster (20). Obviously the more comfortable option would be a trade. Liles is most obvious guy to move but very little interest in that contract. Said an NHL team exec from another team: “They’ll be getting lots of calls now for sure because everyone knows their cap situation.” Key moment in the week could be Sunday, last day to put guys on waivers before Monday’s deadline to be cap compliant for opening day. Lots of teams, not just Toronto, likely will try to slide a number of guys on waivers that day… should be interesting.”